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Curray Family History

Curray Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Murray, Curry, Curran, Currey, Curley, Curro, Carras, Currie, Duray

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Where is the Curray family from?

You can see how Curray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curray family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Curray families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Curray families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Curray's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Curray families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curray surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Curray ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Curray. 60% of Curray women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Domestic Duties
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Curray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curray census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Curray. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 362 military records available for the last name Curray. For the veterans among your Curray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curray lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Curray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Curray in 1969 was 104, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Curray

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curray ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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